Meftastar-DS Paed Suspension 60 ml

Meftastar-DS Paed Suspension is used to relieve pain. Pain can be acute (temporary) or chronic (long-lasting). Acute pain is short-term and caused by damage to the tissues of the muscle, bone, or other organs. Chronic pain lasts for a long duration and is caused by pathologies like nerve damage, etc. It helps provide relief from symptoms of muscle pain and dental pain in children. Meftastar-DS Paed Suspension is also used to reduce fever.

Meftastar-DS Paed Suspension is a combination medicine containing two drugs, namely, Mefenamic acid (NSAID) and Paracetamol (antipyretic). Mefenamic acid works by blocking the effect of a chemical known as prostaglandin, responsible for inducing pain and inflammation in our body. Paracetamol lowers the elevated body temperature and mild pain by inhibiting the synthesis of a chemical messenger (prostaglandin) and promoting heat loss (through sweating) that helps reset the hypothalamic thermostat.

Meftastar-DS Paed Suspension may cause certain side effects in your child, such as abdominal pain, cold-like nose symptoms (in children), or diarrhoea (in children). These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your paediatrician. Meftastar-DS Paed Suspension should be taken as advised by your doctor. Do not give more than the prescribed dose of Meftastar-DS Paed Suspension to the child. Meftastar-DS Paed Suspension can be given with or without food. The dose of the medicine will be decided by your paediatrician depending on the type and severity of the infection.

Meftastar-DS Paed Suspension is intended for pediatric use only. Avoid giving Meftastar-DS Paed Suspension to your child if she/he is allergic to antibiotics. Keep your doctor informed about your child’s health condition, including his current medications and medical history, to rule out any side effects/interactions. Before administration, inform your child’s doctor about liver and kidney disease. Meftastar-DS Paed Suspension is not recommended for use in children below six months of age as its safety and efficacy are not established.

Meftastar-DS Paed Suspension is a combination medicine of Mefenamic acid (an NSAID) and Paracetamol (an antipyretic). Ibuprofen works by blocking the effect of a chemical known as prostaglandin, which is responsible for inducing pain and inflammation in our body. Paracetamol lowers elevated body temperature and mild pain by inhibiting the synthesis of a chemical messenger (prostaglandin) and promoting heat loss (through sweating) that helps reset the hypothalamic thermostat.

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal pain
• Indigestion

Avoid giving Meftastar-DS Paed Suspension to your child if she or he is allergic to it. Keep your pediatrician informed about your child’s health condition, including their previous medications and medical history, to rule out any side effects or interactions. Before administration, inform the pediatrician about all the OTC medicines, including other vitamin supplements, that your child is taking. It is advised not to give more than the prescribed dose of medicine. Also, inform your doctor if your child has liver or kidney-related issues before administration. Meftastar-DS Paed Suspension is intended for use by children. Hence, adults, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers should avoid taking this medicine.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Meftastar-DS Paed Suspension has interactions with antibiotics (azithromycin, erythromycin), antacids (cimetidine), antifungals (ketoconazole), respiratory disease medicine (theophylline), and decongestants (pseudoephedrine), anti-viral or anti-HIV drugs (ritonavir).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor before administering Meftastar-DS Paed Suspension if your child has any history of kidney or liver disease.

• AZITHROMYCIN
• CIMETIDINE
• KETOCONAZOLE
• THEOPHYLLINE

• Stress affects the child’s immune system and raises the risk of illness. Hence, try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.
• Sleeping for 7-9 hours each night can make your child stay fit and safe.
• Make your child to drink more fluids to avoid dehydration.

Pain: Pain can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic). Acute pain is short-term and caused by damage to the tissues of the muscle, bone, or organs. In contrast, chronic pain lasts for a longer duration. It is caused by pathologies like nerve damage, Osteoarthritis, and dental pain caused by damage to the tooth nerve, infection, decay, extraction, or injury.

Fever: Fever is not a disease but a sign that your body is trying to fight an infection or illness in which your body's immune system gets activated to fight infections caused by bacteria or viruses. A normal temperature is around 98.6 F but may vary from person to person. Fever is caused due to the 'pyrogen' released by the hypothalamus part of the brain. This pyrogen causes heat-generating effects that match a new higher temperature set point to fight infection.